Impact Of Changes In Settlement Patterns On Urban Family Life Flashcards
List the ways changes in settlement patterns have impacted urban family life.
(5)
Greater provision of services
Amenities are more readily accessible
Employment opportunities are reduced
Traffic congestion
Pollution
How does a greater provision of services impact urban family life?
(2)
Greater provision of services are available to accommodate the rapid growth in population
However, over time educational and health services can become inadequate due to overpopulation and increased demand
Why is a greater provision of services necessary in urban areas?
To accommodate the rapid growth in population
What services may be affected by the rapid growth in population in urban areas?
(2)
Educational services
Health services
What may happen to educational and health services due to the rapid growth in population in urban areas?
They may become inadequate
Why may educational and health services become inadequate in urban areas?
Due to overpopulation and increased demand for the services
How do more readily accessible amenities impact urban family life?
(2)
Amenities are more readily accessible due to high numbers availing of them
This enhances social life
Why may amenities need to be more readily accessible in urban areas?
Due to the high numbers availing of them
What affect does the more readily accessible amenities in urban areas have on the public?
This enhances social life
How does a reduced amount of employment opportunities impact urban family life?
(3)
Employment opportunities are reduced due to overpopulation
This leads to higher competition for a small number of jobs
This can lead to high rates of unemployment and an increase in social problems, e.g. theft
What causes a reduction in employment opportunities?
Overpopulation
What does reduced employment opportunities due to overpopulation lead to?
Higher competition for a small number of jobs
What does competition for a small number of jobs lead to?
2
High rates of unemployment
An increase in social problems, e.g. theft
How does traffic congestion impact urban family life?
2
Traffic congestion is more prevalent as roads are not sufficient to deal with the ever-increasing traffic using them on a daily basis
For long-distance commuters this can further decrease family time
Why is traffic congestion more prevalent in urban areas?
As roads are not sufficient to deal with the ever-increasing traffic using them on a daily basis
